Cat Vaccines in Far North Central San Antonio, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Far North Central is a vet in San Antonio, TX, that vaccinates adult cats. Every cat needs rabies and FVRCP; feline leukemia depends on whether your cat goes outside or lives with cats who do.

Yes, indoor cats too. Cats slip out doors, bats get into houses, and a new cat can bring illness home.

Call (726) 600-3009 or book online. Walk-ins are welcome.

Which vaccines does an adult cat need?

At Petfolk Far North Central, the vet sorts cat vaccines into two groups:

Core (every cat):

• Rabies. Texas law requires it for every cat, indoor or out.

• FVRCP. Covers feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and panleukopenia (feline distemper).

Lifestyle:

• FeLV (feline leukemia). Recommended for cats who go outdoors, foster, or share a home with an outdoor cat.

After the kitten series, most adult cats get FVRCP every 1 to 3 years and rabies on a 1- or 3-year schedule, depending on the product.

Rabies and the indoor cat

Yes. Texas law requires rabies vaccination for cats, and it isn't only a legal box. In 2025, Texas confirmed more rabid cats than rabid dogs, 19 cats to 5 dogs, according to the state health department. Bats, the most common carrier in Texas, can end up inside homes, and an indoor cat is often the one that finds them.

In summer 2026, Bexar County reported a sharp rise in rabies cases, 22 in June and July alone compared with two or three in the same months of each of the two prior years, according to Texas Public Radio. Keeping your cat's rabies vaccine current is the simplest protection.

If your cat ever has a bat in the house, or comes home with a bite from an unknown animal, call Petfolk Far North Central the same day. A current vaccine and a booster after exposure make the follow-up far simpler, and the vet will tell you whether local animal control needs a report.

How does Petfolk Far North Central keep cats calm?

Many cats hate the car more than the clinic. Getting the carrier out a few days early, with a blanket and treats inside, helps it stop meaning "vet".

Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic, and it matters most for cats. A few things help:

1. Bring your cat in a hard carrier with a towel from home over it.

2. Leave the carrier in the car for a few minutes before you come in only if the weather is cool. In San Antonio heat, bring your cat straight inside.

3. The team examines many cats right in the bottom half of the carrier.

4. Treats or a lickable snack keep many cats busy during the shot.

Great follow-up check-up and vaccinations for our cat.

Donald G., Google review

What do cat vaccines cost?

At Petfolk Far North Central, the price depends on which vaccines your cat needs. They're usually given at a wellness exam, which starts at $99 or is part of PetfolkCare, which starts at $199 a year. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

What's normal after a cat's shots?

A quiet day, a smaller appetite or a tender spot is common. Call Petfolk Far North Central if a lump at the shot site lasts more than a few weeks; the vet will want to check it. Vomiting, facial swelling or labored breathing within hours of a vaccine needs a 24-hour hospital such as BluePearl Pet Hospital Stone Oak.

Cats who board, visit a groomer or travel may need records on paper. Ask the team to print a vaccine summary at checkout.

For young cats, see kitten vaccines in Far North Central.

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Far North Central is at 18206 Blanco Rd, Suite 104, San Antonio, TX 78258. Call (726) 600-3009.

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